Hey all!
I recently bought my first printer from creality, an ender 3! It just arrived and I need to still assemble it.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6

While this is my first printer I have worked with a variety in the past through school clubs. I chose to go with an ender 3 because it seemed like it was the most highly recommended printer for most people starting out. I hope to get a larger printer at some point in the future but for now this is where I will start.
I don't necessarily plan on printing costumes but more plan to explore printing for prototype services as I am studying engineering.
that being said currently myself and some friends from a club at school are printing the damaged iron man helmet from endgame using the DO3D files! This part was printed on one of the club's ender 3s.

Im not sure how much help I would be if people have questions as I'm still learning but I really look forward to seeing peoples posts on here!
Great thread! The easiest way to improve 3D print quality is to ensure the bed is leveled and nozzle distance is properly set. Most printers come with a recommended distance between bed and nozzle. A feeler gauge or a simple piece of paper can help in setting this distance.
Regards, Caleb Tech Consultant at Apps4Rent